Crime Rates at Derham Close, Creech St Michael, Taunton, TA3 5FG

Derham Close area has the 38th highest crime rate of 118 local areas in Blackdown & Neroche , and the 649th highest crime rate of 1,848 local areas in Somerset .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Derham Close (TA3 5FG) in the last 12 months was 68.7 per 1,000 residents and was 19.0% lower than the Blackdown & Neroche average (84.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 48.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Derham Close (TA3 5FG), the main crime hotspot is near Tristram Drive. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.